Renowned gender expert and policy strategist Esther Eghobamien-Mshelia has built an outstanding career advancing women’s rights, economic inclusion, and gender-responsive policies both in Nigeria and on the global stage. Currently serving as…
Veteran broadcaster and media development expert Moji Makanjuola has built a formidable legacy as one of Nigeria’s foremost voices in health journalism and women’s advocacy. With a career spanning several decades, she…
Superintendent Nafisat Balogun is charting a new course for women in Nigeria’s paramilitary and aviation sectors, following her historic achievement of earning a Commercial Multi-Engine Pilot Licence in the United States. Her…
A Nigerian-born student, Ifeanyi Ruth Umunna, has been elected Co-President of the Student Government at Harvard Law School, marking a significant milestone for Nigerian representation in global academic leadership. Umunna, a Nigerian-American…
… Pressure Mounts for Immediate Passage of Special Seats Bill As Nigeria prepares for the 2027 general elections, renewed pressure is mounting on policymakers to take decisive steps toward improving women’s representation…
Governor Alex Otti has revealed plans to honour the heroines of the historic Aba Women’s Riot of 1929 by approving the construction of monuments in their memory across Abia State. The move,…
A new report on leadership perceptions in Nigeria has revealed overwhelming public support for women in top corporate roles, with 89 per cent of Nigerians expressing confidence in women’s ability to lead…
…Says Nigeria Falls Behind Global Averages in Women’s Employment A new report by the World Bank has revealed a significant gender gap in Nigeria’s formal employment sector, with fewer than 11 per…
A widening gap between women’s growing presence in Nigeria’s workforce and their limited influence in decision making roles took centre stage at a leadership summit in Lagos, as business and policy leaders…
The Federal Government has signalled a shift towards results-oriented budgeting, with a renewed focus on improving the lives of women with disabilities and other vulnerable groups through more inclusive public spending. Minister…